We Out Here Festival Unveils First Wave of 2026 Artists!

As the magic of We Out Here ’25 slowly starts to wear off, the first wave of acts for 2026 is unveiled. From Dorset to the world, WOH ’26 invites icons from across the globe to perform on the beautiful grounds of Wimborne St Giles. Arthur Verocai with Nu Civilisation Orchestra are representing Brazil as Mulutu Astatke flies the flag for Ethiopia, not to mention the legendary Anglo-French Avant-pop group Stereolab.

Gilles Peterson swings past Jamaica and Zambia to scoop Dub innovator Scientist and Sampa The Great before stopping in the States to collect MIKE and Keiyaa. The beauty of this festival lies in its celebration of both the genre’s pioneers and its emerging talents, whilst paying homage to legends who are no longer with us. Speakers Corner Quartet will be celebrating the work of Arthur Russell, allowing his legacy to live on despite his tragic passing.

This lineup already feels quintessentially We Out Here, artists like corto.alto stay true to the festival’s jazzy roots, whilst 90s Drum & bass legend Adam F provides a space for the ravers of WOH. Every year I leave this musical haven with a plethora of new artists on my radar, smaller acts like Bel Cobain, Anaiis and Joshua Indehen are already on my must-see list.

The last five editions of WOH have sold out, and it looks like this year will meet the same fate, with 50% of tickets already sold before the first wave of artists was announced. It’s no surprise to me, WOH is much more than a festival, it’s a musical retreat nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside, with wellness and cultural activities in the morning, and the world’s greatest music in the day and into the night.

Festival tickets are available from weoutherefestival.com/tickets.

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